Yet another family favorite. I come from a big Irish family (my mom’s side) and one thing we always have plenty of during our celebrations is food. You can pretty much guarantee that when we have a family party or holiday this dip will be served, and devoured in about 10 minutes (burnt mouths all… Continue reading Kathy’s Dip
Tag: nostalgia
Ma’s Banana Bread
Banana Bread I don’t remember the first time I had banana bread. But I do know that each time I have it, it reminds me of my mom (Hey, Ma!). My mom made banana bread often when we were growing up and it always creates that same wonderful smell as it bakes (at 350 for… Continue reading Ma’s Banana Bread
63 Little Things I Missed
The Pandemic Miss List I thought about posting this list once I started the blog as a way to remember things I actually missed (little random things like holding the door for a stranger) once the pandemic took full control of life in Boston, but I never did. I wrote this list not long after… Continue reading 63 Little Things I Missed
To My Nana
April 21st, 2021. Happy heavenly 100th to my Nana. I’ll never stop loving you. ❤️ From the moment I arrived to the moment we said goodbye, my Nana was at the top of the list as one of my absolute fiercest protectors and providers of love and care. She taught my mom how to shower… Continue reading To My Nana
UConn: Built for the Madness
Last night I was headed to bed after yet another long but productive day of quarantine life and two of my friends texted me about how crazy the UConn basketball game was. Typically, I would have been watching the game, as I consider myself a massive UConn fan (though, I’m willing to admit – especially… Continue reading UConn: Built for the Madness
On Holiday cards.
Growing up in a family of four from a small town holiday cards were a staple. I waited every year to be the designated card opener. There were a few people that always sent their cards early. We’d open each card, my parents would read the note, and then we’d display them in our living room. Some years… Continue reading On Holiday cards.
Snow Days
Occasionally I copy exactly what I put on Instagram and Facebook and plant it here. It’s really for myself so I can easily access the posts that mean the most to me. And this is one of those. A superintendent in West Virginia went viral when she sent a letter canceling school today – the… Continue reading Snow Days